YEARLY HIGH
407.7897 KRW
YEARLY LOW
342.8103 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
371.0255 KRW

2016 PGK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 407.7897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 342.8103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.9793 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 398.3245 to the December average rate of 373.1527, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 407.7897 was down 5.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 431.9850, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,038,948 KRW
2015 Average 2,047,057 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,714,052 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 324,896.67 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

405.7439
345.0499
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 382.5328, compared to 359.5182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 382.5328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 359.5182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 35.6355 KRW (High: 406.4064 / Low: 370.7709). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.6083 KRW (High: 354.5717 / Low: 345.9635).

March Spread (Volatile) ±35.6355
August Spread (Stable) ±8.6083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 18.9727 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.9727

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 400.6861) against the same month in 2015 (average: 417.9569), the exchange rate shifted by -17.2708 (-4.13%).

2016 Avg (February) 400.6861
2015 Avg (February) 417.9569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 402.5239 389.9045 398.3245
February 407.7897 394.0043 400.6861
March 406.4064 370.7709 386.4977
April 374.4909 361.4901 367.5250
May 382.1670 360.6596 372.0707
June 376.9022 364.1329 370.0928
July 367.0628 350.8519 360.5904
August 354.5717 345.9635 350.9312
September 355.7012 342.8103 350.1078
October 362.5766 346.5662 355.3873
November 372.7153 358.0955 366.9398
December 381.9225 361.0927 373.1527